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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7040, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 4 years after the 7040 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus 7040

 SX400 IS 7040 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX400 IS

 7040 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 7040

 SX400 IS 7040 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the 7040.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and 7040 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and 7040.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also Known as - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $299